10 Best Tasting Pineapple Tarts You Should Try in Singapore

Time flies! We have just welcome 2020 three weeks ago. Yet, in about a weeks’ time, we will be having our annual reunion dinner with our loved ones to welcome the Lunar New Year! This festive season is all about getting together with your family and friends, and catching up over a scrumptious spread of Chinese delicacies. Well, our favourite part of the Lunar New Year is getting to savour some of the BEST pineapple tarts in Singapore!

History of Pineapple Tarts

Have you wondered how pineapple tarts were brought into Singapore? The pineapple was first introduced to Asia by the Spaniards and Portuguese in the 16th and 17th centuries. The years that followed saw widespread pineapple plantations in Singapore which resulted in the country becoming an important center of the global pineapple-canning industry. One of the big pineapple plantation in Singapore is at the northern part of Singapore, where the present Yishun Town is located.

The creation of pineapple tarts was largely attributed to the Peranakans who were strongly influenced by the Portuguese settlers in Malaya, who in turn were well-known for their pastries and tarts. With the abundance of pineapples in the area, it was being turned into pineapple jam/paste. Combining the pastries and pineapple paste gave birth to the popular pineapple tarts today.

In Hokkien and Cantonese families, pineapple translates to “Ong Lai” which means “Prosperity Come” and to add, pineapple is golden in its rawest form, therefore giving these tarts to your loved ones signify the Gift of Gold and wishes of prosperity.

So, what makes a good pineapple tart?

Personally, we prefer ours to be fragrant, buttery and with the right amount of sweetness – everyone wants to have a 甜甜蜜蜜 (romantic) relationship right?! On top of this, the exterior shouldn’t be too flaky and the pastry shouldn’t be too dry. We love a good melt-in-your-mouth kinda pineapple tart! This year, we shortlisted TEN of our favourites all around Singapore!

Ding Bakery

Ding Bakery crafts Singapore’s most irresistible artisanal pineapple tarts, where every bite is a celebration of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth pastry and rich, tangy pineapple jam. Handmade with premium ingredients, including authentic French butter and no preservatives, each tart is freshly baked just days before delivery, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and freshness that melts effortlessly on the tongue.

The range goes beyond the classic, with creative flavours like fragrant pandan, indulgent salted egg, and rich gula melaka, offering playful and sophisticated twists that make festive gatherings even more exciting. But the festive spread doesn’t stop there. Equally compelling are the award‑winning kueh bangkit with their airy, coconut‑fragrant crumble, delicate butter and almond cookies, salted egg butter bites, and savoury treats like crispy Hae Bee Hiam prawn crackers — each handmade fresh daily with no preservatives.

Beloved by over 10,000 Singaporeans and backed by 2,000+ five‑star Google reviews, this lineup delivers variety and quality in every jar. With same‑day delivery and free delivery above $100, it’s the perfect choice for festive feasting and gifting that truly delights.

Order now on cnygoodies.sg to enjoy Early Bird discounts of up to 50%.

Pineapple Tarts Singapore

Fancy some melt-in-your-mouth pineapple tarts? Look no further than Pineapple Tarts Singapore which has introduced a wide variety of unique pineapple tarts that hold surprises. Available are the signature original flavour and contemporary flavours such as Cheese (Cheezylicious), Salted Egg Yolk (YOlkLO), Mala (SIAO LA), Charcoal Truffle(Double Truffle) and Nyonya. There is truly something for everyone.

Our favourite is definitely the classic Original flavour which promises a buttery pastry and a pineapple filling with just the right amount of sweetness. It won all our hearts, and we couldn’t stop raving about them! We finished the entire bottle in no time. 100% handmade, and homemade, the tarts are made according to an award-winning recipe which promises a melt-in-your-mouth texture. We also enjoyed the Cheezylicious very much. This combination has a good balance of sweetness and savouriness, and is very addictive

You can get their CNY goodies at their store in Primax, or via (http://pineappletarts.sg). There’s a 50% sale going on now, so don’t miss it!

Wang Lai Bakery

Wang Lai Bakery is a familiar brand which has been rolling out superior handmade pineapple tarts crafted according to traditional recipes for four generations since 1968. They still hand make all orders despite the sheer number of orders they receive.

This year, they have four types of pineapple tarts going at an extremely wallet-friendly price starting from $18.90 per bottle(during the limited-time 50% sale). Take your pick from the fully wrapped pastry pineapple tarts in original, cheese, premium cranberry flavour, or the traditional open-face Nyonya pineapple tarts.

The crumbly pastry has a strong buttery fragrance that keeps you coming back for more! Be prepared for a beautiful mess as you take a bite of the pineapple tart. If you’re worried about it being too sweet, you can be assured that it won’t be the case with Wang Lai Bakery’s pineapple tarts. They have other CNY goodies as well!

Head over to their website at CNY Goodies Singapore to place your orders now!

Zee and Elle

Zee and Elle is known for their gorgeously ethereal cakes and pretty dessert boxes. This festive season, the longstanding cake business is prepared to wow patrons again with tarts and cookies rocking flavours inspired by nature. Among their freshly-baked goods, we’re most excited to get our hands on the Mango Yuzu Tarts ($32.90) which are shaped like a pineapple ball tart. You’ll be in for a refreshing change of pace as you sink your teeth into the buttery crust that has been infused with Japanese yuzu. Sweet and citrusy, this melt-in-your-mouth treat comes jam-packed (see what we did there?) with an addictive handcrafted mango jam. Of course, one CNY snack isn’t enough for us! Another delicious twist to indulge in is the Black Tea Pineapple Tarts ($32.90), a buttery black tea-infused creation stuffed with premium pineapple jam, and Bandung Coconut Cookies ($27.80) that combine the gentle fragrance of rose petals, condensed milk, and a crunchy shredded coconut filling. 

Enjoy 10% off when you purchase three bottles of cookies or tarts with Gryphon’s cold-brew tea. Pre-orders will conclude on 25 January 2022 at 5pm. Visit their website to place your orders.

Old Seng Choong

Old Seng Choong has launched a range of pineapple tarts this festive season – original pineapple tart, yuzu pineapple tart and figs pineapple tart. Can’t decide which one to get? Then go for the assorted version where you get all three flavours in a nice box. We tried their new figs pineapple tart – the jam is decent, it is not too sweet with crunchy bits of fruit. These attractive orbs are baked to a golden finish, you can’t plonk it all in one mouth. Take your time to savour each tart.

Amethyst Pastry & Cakes 紫晶阁西饼店

Over the years, Amethyst Pastry & Cakes has created two signature festive treats, their famous cheese pineapple tarts available every Lunar New Year and their Hainanese mooncakes which are available every Mid-Autumn Festival, that have delighted Singaporeans. Since year 2000, they have continually improved their pineapple tart recipes and introduced new items on top of their seasonal favourites. Their traditional pineapple balls has a balance of sweet and sour flavour. They have also created cheese flavoured pineapple tarts that has a salty and crispy layer.

Bake Inc.

For over fifteen years, Bake Inc has been providing customers with freshly baked daily bread and cakes and currently, they have ten confectionery stores island wide in Singapore. Each store offers a variety of products ranging from freshly baked daily bread, Singaporean’s favourite cakes and traditional assorted biscuits. During festive seasons such as the Lunar New Year, they do offer pineapple tarts too! They uses Sarawak pineapples, it’s not too sweet and quite juicy.

Joyus Pastries

For years, Joyus has uphold their belief that, “every tart and every biscuit is made from traditional recipes passed down from generation to generation”. Its humble beginnings started out as a homely set up and Joyus is proud to have grown to become one of our locals’ favourite. From kneading to rolling, cutting, moulding and finally, packing these tarts, every step has been done passionately and dedicatedly in order to give customers the quality and warmth that can only be found in food that is baked from the heart. Pastries here are free from preservatives and colouring.

Kele Confectionery

Since Kele’s business commencement 30 years ago, they have been continuing their spiritful legacy of pineapple tarts and pastries. Their pineapple tarts were voted the best in Singapore during a competition held by a local shopping mall in 2013. These tarts were also featured in a renowned airline’s travel magazine the following year. In their quest to be Singapore’s brand for pineapple tarts, Kele is dedicated to using the best quality ingredients in making mouthwatering products as souvenirs for their customers. We love their pineapple tarts because everything is well balanced, from the butter pastry all the way to the pineapple jam.

Le Café Confectionery & Pastry

Le Café is one of Singapore’s oldest and finest cake and pastry shops since its establishment in 1949. Hence, it’s no surprise that they are well recognized for their quality and unique taste of their products. Their selections are 100% crafted by hand and contain no pork or lard. Le Café is also the first to introduce round pineapple tarts aka “Gold Ball” tarts! The moist pineapple filling is encased in their buttery, crumbly pastry. Mmm … A bite guarantees 100% gratification!

Hope we have provided enough information as a guideline to help you decide on which sinfully delicious pineapple tarts are worth your calories. Do remember to order earlier to avoid disappointments! Here wishing you a prosperous and abundant Lunar New Year! Have fun and indulge more!